On Sat, 20 Jul 2019 12:03:05 -0500 David Wright <deb...@lionunicorn.co.uk> wrote:
> On Sat 20 Jul 2019 at 09:18:37 (-0700), Patrick Bartek wrote: > > On Sat, 20 Jul 2019 17:00:58 +0100 Brad Rogers <b...@fineby.me.uk> wrote: > > > On Sat, 20 Jul 2019 08:51:17 -0700 Patrick Bartek <nemomm...@gmail.com> > > > wrote: > > > > > > >restart. Must wait until boot fully completes, then plug in wireless > > > >which is a hassle due to where the box is. I wanted the wireless to > > > > > > Front panel USB port, if you have a spare bay to fit one into. > > > Alternatively, a USB extension cable so you can avoid the crawling > > > around. > > > > I have two front USB ports, but I need both free for temporary devices > > I use frequently. > > > > This dongle already comes with an extension cable. That's one reason I > > got it. The dongle and antenna combo plug into a weighted base, but > > the fit is so tight it's very difficult to plug and unplug it. Afraid I > > might break it. Maybe it will loosen up overtime. > > > > But since I only shutdown the system to clean it and have to pull it > > out of its cubbyhole anyway to do so, access to the rear easier. > > There was a recent thread about the difference between umount (linux) > and Safely Remove (windows), which decided that the difference was > that windows turns off the USB port, extinguishing the LED on the > USB stick. > > Perhaps if you try turning off your dongle port and then turning it on > again, you can get the same effect as plugging it in. Hadn't thought of that. I'll check into it. Thanks B
